Friendswood Texas City Guide

Friendswood, Texas is a highly rated city based in Galveston County. With a population of around 40,000 residents, Friendswood has a suburban atmosphere and attracts many families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

Friendswood is serviced by Clear Creek Independent School District and Friendswood Independent School District, and both school districts are in excellent standing. Local public schools have excellent reputations for providing quality education to local students, and private schools in the area are also abundant.

Friendswood’s crime rates also fall well below national averages, which is another factor that makes this city particularly attractive to young families.

Friendswood is mostly made up of owner-occupied properties, though there are also a good number of rental properties in the city. Housing options in the city are largely diverse. Rent trends in Friendswood track above the national average, and the same can be said for the median property value, so Friendswood is considered to be a more affluent area of Texas.

Friendswood has a population of around 40,000. 52% of residents are female, and 48% are male.

30% of Friendswood residents have some college education or an associate’s degree. Another 32% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree, and 16% of the population has earned a master’s degree or higher.

An estimated 73% of Friendswood residents are White, and 16% of the population identifies as Hispanic. Another 6% of residents are Asian, 3% are African American, and 2% are biracial or multiracial.

The unemployment rate in the city tracks around 3%, and the poverty rate trends over 5%. The median household income is $105K, and the median individual income is $46K.

Friendswood students benefit from having access to 2 of the best school districts not only in the area, but across the state of Texas. Local private schools also ensure that students can receive top-quality educational experiences.

Friendswood ISD is rated as the top district in Galveston County. This district is especially praised for its college prep programs, health and safety records, various clubs and activities, athletics programming, and educated and qualified teachers. Local students commonly attend excellent campuses such as C. W. Cline Elementary School, Winding Intermediate School, Friendswood Junior High School, and Friendswood High School.

Clear Creek Independent School District is another stellar school district. This school system also has diverse student populations and upstanding academic records. Included among Texas’s highest performing and most diverse districts, Clear Creek Independent School District includes top campuses like John F. Ward Elementary and Clear Lake High School.

Also, there are religious campuses and private Montessori schools available to Friendswood residents as well.

Clear Creek Independent School District covers grades pre-kindergarten-12, spans over 100 square miles, and educates over 40,000 students across 44 schools. This highly rated district includes 26 elementary schools, 10 intermediate schools, 6 high schools, and several alternative campuses.

Friendswood Independent School District spans just 15 square miles and covers 6 total campuses. Specifically, this district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 intermediate schools, 1 junior high school, and 1 high school.

The Texas Education Agency ranks Clear Creek ISD as an exemplary district and among the top 30% of districts in the state. Though smaller, Friendswood Independent School District is also rated as exemplary by the Texas Education Agency.

Friendswood’s overall cost of living is estimated to be 18% higher than Texas’s average and 7% over the national average.

Overall, housing costs in Friendswood are 26% higher than the U.S. average. Real estate prices in this part of Texas are 69% more expensive than statewide average prices. Additionally, Friendswood’s rental prices are 20% higher than average rates across Texas.

Friendswood’s utility bills are considered 7% more expensive than the national rate and 5% more costly than the statewide average.

Healthcare costs are 8% more affordable than the U.S. average and 5% more affordable than Texas’s average rates. Goods and services are also more affordable than statewide averages.